Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Orange, pink, purple, red, white, yellow |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, specimen |
| Height | 12" to 6' / 30cm to 1.80m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |